DVD SALES
1. Iron Man 2
2. Get Him to the Greek
3 .Guy: Partial Terms of Endearment
4. Robin Hood
5. Tinker Bell and The Great Fairy Rescue
6. Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time
7. Barbie: A Fashion Fairytale
8. Spartacus: Blood and Sand
9. Glee: The Complete First Season
10. Letters to Juliet

BLU-RAY DISC SALES
1. Iron Man 2 (3 disc combo pack)
2. Get Him to the Greek
3. Robin Hood
4. Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time
5. Tinker Bell and The Great Fairy Rescue
6. Illusionist
7. Predator
8. Taken: Unrated
10. Equilibrium

(Blu-Ray players are starting to become affordable, and so are Blu-Ray discs — but not at the pace that most consumers would like. And there is still that hardware boundary – HD-capable TVs, Blu-Ray players, 5.1 surround sound systems – that most people have yet to cross. And so most people, albeit maybe by circumstance only and not by choice, still stick with the DVD format. For now.)

Let’s take a look at what movies most people are adding into their DVD collections this year:

#10 Fast & Furious (4)

DVD release date: 07/28/2009

The fourth installation of the F&F franchise is touted by many to be the best of the lot.

#9 Coraline

DVD release date: 07/21/2009

A young (animated) girl finds a door in her house that leads to a parallel world. She initially finds this world nicer, but there is something sinister hiding there and the movie chronicles her quest to get back home.

#8 Gran Torino

DVD release date: 06/09/2009

Vintage Clint Eastwood — meaning, yeah he’s old, but he still kicks serious butt. Probably one of his best (among many wonderful) performances ever.

#7 17 Again

DVD release date: 08/11/2009

Zac Efron lights up the screen with this one, as most people discovered that hey, the boy can actually act.

#6 Star Trek

DVD release date: 11/17/2009

One of the most hyped movies of the year, but unlike the others, this actually delivers the goods. The pace is breakneck from start to finish (unlike the TV series), and more people actually appreciate Star Trek now because of this (not just the Trekkies).

#5 Race to Witch Mountain

DVD release date: 08/04/2009

It has to be said that a whole lot of kids liked this one — I personally didn’t. But the kids get Mommy’s consent to buy this one, probably by screaming, crying and throwing tantrums. Dwayne Johnson (he’s still The Rock to me) gives a high-tech, effects-riddled, alien-induced adventure ride that gave kids all over the world their annual adventure movie fix.

#4 Watchmen

DVD release date: 07/21/2009

Seriously, what wouldn’t you like about this one? Masked heroes, intrigue, superpowers, errr… penises — it’s got ‘em all. This graphic novel adaptation by 300 director Zack Snyder gave a new meaning to the term superhero — and not in a particularly nice way. All things said, I would love to have this well-made movie in my collection as well.

#3 I Love You, Man

DVD release date: 08/11/2009

The “bro-mance” theme has been out there for a couple of years now and was just waiting for someone to cash in on it. This was actually a very nice and funny movie, and Paul Rudd seemed to me, perfect for this role. I wonder how the buyer statistics would show — more male or female?

#2 Hannah Montana: The Movie

DVD release date: 08/18/2009

Three words: Miley. Cyrus. Sells.

#1 Twilight

DVD release date: 03/21/2009

Twilight. Need I say more? (For the people who don’t get it, this is not necessarily a good comment.)

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This is BestFlick’s top-selling DVD releases list, year-to-date.

Do you have these releases in your DVD collection? Maybe it’s about time you hit the video store again if you lack some of these. Maybe you want to enjoy this on an external DVD drive for netbooks. Since most of us live life on the go now, it doesn’t necessarily mean we get to miss all these great DVDs. Go out and get ‘em!

Sound & Vision magazine, in their July/August ’08 volume, actually put out a list of the best releases in Blu-Ray to date. This is based on image and picture quality, the use of great sound, and the quality of extra features available on the disc itself. Here is their top 10 list of the best Blu-Ray releases until present.

Number 10: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

This iteration of the much-loved J.K Rowling series is touted to be the best-made film of the lot, and the “reference quality” video and audio on the Blu-Ray release makes this a collector’s item not just for Potter-freaksbut for people who like good quality high-definition movies.

Number 9: Letters from Iwo Jima

Sound & Vision reminds everybody that this was one of the very first movies to be released on Blu-Ray, and is still one of the best due to the quality of the imagery and audio.

Number 8: Ratatouille

Already on most critic’s list as one of the best films of 2007, it is also a wonder in itself to experience it in Blu-Ray high definition — the animation quality is more brilliant.

Number 7: Lost (Season 3)

Most LOST fans would admit that Season 3 started rather weakly, took a loooooong break and finished with a bang. Amazon reviews that, “If you’re a Lost fan who gave up during this season, the bonus features alone might lure you back for the next round.” Sound & Vision Magazine summed up this set in three words, “detail, detail, detail. Amazingly sharp clarity of sea foam, grass blades, stubble, even freckles — nothing is Lost here.”

Number 6: Black Hawk Down

This movie was already making waves in the home theater community when it was released in DVD for the amazing quality. Owning it in Blu-Ray was hailed by most high-definition enthusiasts as a true revelation in video and sound quality. If you’ve already watched the movie, imagine the chaos and cacophony of sound that the scenes create in Blu-ray.

Number 5: 300 – the Collector’s Edition

Aside from the high-def version of the film, this Collector’s Edition Blu-ray includes a new documentary about the original legend, an art book, a lucite display with motion film clip, photo cards and all the other contents from the previous 2-disc edition. Sound & Vision Magazine raves: “The ass-kicking prowess of 300′s Spartan warriors is conveyed in spectacular manner by this disc’s muscular 5.1 Dolby TrueHD Soundtrack.”

Number 4: Planet Earth – The Complete Series (Warner/BBC)

This 11-part series from BBC is already making waves and being touted as one of the greatest nature and wildlife series ever made, containing 50-minute segments covering multiple geographic regions and wildlife habitats. Sound & Vision Magazine hailed this as a ‘stunner’ — riveting and extreme pictures.

Number 3: Spiderman – The High Definition Trilogy

Although critics are polarized about the 3 separate movies — this 3-movie collection is as hard to beat as Spidey himself, when it comes to sound, image clarity, cast, effects and the huge amount of special features available on all 3 films (wow!). Owning all three movies in a single  Blu-Ray release seems like a great deal in itself as well.

Number 2: 2001 – a Space Odyssey

The film itself has spectacular, painstakingly authentic special effects. These images have withstood the test of time, aside from the fact that the film is a cinematic milestone in itself. Sound & Vision Magazine says that this movie was destined for Blu-ray — it’s better than it has looked since 1968.

Number 1: Casino Royale – 2 Disc Collector’s Edition

Sound & Vision places this at the top of their “must have” Blu-Ray list — and recommends that everybody else put it at the top of theirs as well — just for the picture and sound quality, as even they are at a loss for words to describe it. This is one of Ian Fleming’s classic Bond novels, and is a fitting effort for Bond’s return to the big-time.

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If you are looking to boost your Blu-Ray collection, Bestflick recommends that you make these releases “must-have” options for your collection. You can even enjoy Blu-ray on your laptops and portable computers now, as with your desktop systems. Here are some qualified options if you are looking for Blu-Ray players for laptops.